This paper suggests a methodology for analyzing sustainability within the context of visioning. It shows a wide recognition of influences, from the aspect of relevant viewpoints. It aims to determine the focus aspect and conclude with the contextual vision- conducted through a prism of the focal aspect.

Abstract

STANDPOINT: Since traditional planning implies existence of different approaches/methods for different ambiences in the city (center, periphery, modern settlements...) it is of importance to understand that there is no ''one and single'' approach to the sustainable development as a part of planning - on the contrary, in the very essence of sustainability there is a necessity for every area in the city to be planned in accordance with its own potentials and restrictions. Sustainable development concept ought to be inherent part of planning processes in all the phases, beginning with contextual analyses which are ''starting point'' - basis for establishing future strategies and visions for the spatial development of the single ambiences and the city as a whole.

PROBLEM: Balance between economic, social, ecological and morphological aspects represents the goal - essence of sustainability, but it is nearly as impossible in real life to achieve it - there is always dominance of some aspect, or group of them. Planning processes should deal with that fact.

OBJECTIVE: Paper suggests methodology for analyzing the context - such one to ensure wide recognition of all relevant influences on a space from the viewpoint of economic, social, ecological and morphological aspects, aiming to determine the dominant/focus aspect (or group of aspects) for each specific case, ending with the contextual visioning conducting through prism of the focus aspect. The approach to context analysis will be elaborate on two locations in Belgrade - in the centre of the city and on a periphery.